The MiG-29Ks - the first 16 of the 45 fighters ordered from Russia for over $2 billion - began arriving in India a couple of years ago. Photo: PTI

Supersonic fighters

These are India's first-ever squadron of naval supersonic fighters, which will eventually operate from the decks of aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya ( Admiral Gorshkov) as well as the indigenous aircraft carrier (IAC). Photo: BCCL

Will bolster the Navy's punch

Naval officials said that MiG-29 K is a potent carrier borne fighter, which, once integrated with INS Vikramaditya will bolster the Navy's punch with its multi-role capability.

Aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya is likely to be commissioned later this year. Photo: BCCL

New era fighter

The aircraft tagged as new era fighter were inducted into the Indian Navy in February 2010 following which it underwent trials before the actual commissioning. Photo: BCCL

Squadron IANS 303

The commissioning was held at INS Hansa which would be the base for Black Panther squadron along with other fighter aircraft squadrons of Indian Navy.

The squadron initially comprising 16 aircraft would be known as IANS 303. Photo: BCCL

Power to meet India's military objectives

The aircraft will not only be able to dominate the air in all spectrum of conflict but simultaneously project power to meet the nation's military objectives.

This lethal fighter aircraft will enhance Indian Navy's capability to exercise air superiority in its area of influence. It will also decisively enhance the core of Navy's striking power. Photo: BCCL